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Exterior lightingPart report

2016 Dodge Charger Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 182 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The front arm controls go out quickly. Went to a well known mechanic shop and was informed this is common and frequent in chargers and my headlights have blown. Every other Charger I see, 2016 and above havevat least one headlight out or both. The headlight issue is too frequent for this to be just wear and tear on such a recent vehicle. The suspension wears out too quickly and is extremely expensive to have repaired. I owned a car for more than 5 years previously and the suspension did not show signs of wear until at least that 4th or maybe 5th year. …”

NHTSA complaint #11161106, filed 2018-12, 85,000 miles

“Headlamps are not working therefore causing a safety issue when driving at night. Initially, 2 years ago, April 2021 the driver headlamp was not working. Dodge dealership had replaced and within the year the bulb would come off and on intermittently. It cost over $400.00. On March 18, 2022 I took it back to Dodge dealership and because it was working that day they just said to bring it when it was not working? They had the car for the whole day and did not inspect anything. Now a year later both of my headlamps are not working and took it back to them again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11540982, filed 2023-08

“The LED lights on the rear of the vehicle are very bright at night. Due to the continuous bar with no breaks, it is difficult for others to judge distance and speed. This is very evident when driving in mixed traffic. Vehicles with two separate lights are easier to judge distance and speed differences. This is a known problem with stereo vision limitations at night.”

NHTSA complaint #10903887, filed 2016-09

“Headlights go out when replacing. Fuel smell in cab. Engine ticking Front wheels knocking on bumps Inspection done by police Could cause major wreck all of the above”

NHTSA complaint #11542221, filed 2023-09

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202314%
2022213%
202126%
202035%
20191311%
201854%
201775%
201684%
2015118%
201482%
201321%
2012528%
201115823%
201021%
200932%
200891%
200792%
2006202%

Other parts of the 2016 Dodge Charger

Body and structure
53 complaints
Other or unknown
33 complaints
Fuel system
26 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Engine
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Dodge Charger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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